Laboratory Technician

Role Overview & Responsibilities

As a Laboratory Technician, you would be joining a purpose-driven company and an employer of choice, where we continuously strive to build on our World-Class technical textiles business within a sustainable manufacturing environment.

Our market-leading engineered textiles keep emergency services crews safe, help renewable energy industries combat climate change, protect our armed forces, safeguard the environment, enhance the lifespan and efficiency of road, rail and air transport, and even safely deliver a soft landing on distant planets.

Heathcoat Fabrics are proud winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation and as part of the team, you will contribute to some of the most innovative technical fabric-making projects in the world. We are committed to ensuring our people have the skills and confidence to excel in their field, therefore we provide ongoing development opportunities for individuals to progress at all levels.

About the department and the role

Our Textile Laboratory prepares and tests to exacting specifications for product release and provides accurate and reliable data for product development and continuous improvement across the business to improve product and processes. You would be preparing and testing our fabric and yarns (both physical and chemical), recording test data accurately and in a timely manner and ensuring equipment is working safely and calibrated correctly.

A fantastic opportunity for you to enter into Laboratory work with the Textile Industry so no previous experience is necessary. Apply today!

Skills, knowledge, and experience required

· Minimum GCSE or equivalent in science and maths

· Excellent attention to detail

· Good communication, both written and verbal

· Good hand dexterity

· Good arithmetic skills

The following is desirable

· Knowledge of manufacturing Laboratory good practice

· Experience of using Microsoft Office applications

· Experience of working in a similar environment

Hours of Work: 12 hour shifts, working 7 shifts every 14 days, rotating

06:00 to 18:00

Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun

Week 2: Wed & Thurs

Employee Benefits

• Sustainable manufacturing environment
• Privately owned, debt-free company
• Fulfilling career opportunities
• Engaging work culture
• Continued learning and development
• Leadership training
• Proactive environmental commitment
• Contributing to high profile global projects
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Profit share bonus
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Company Contribution Pension Scheme
• Discounts with local retailers

How to Apply

You can either apply via Indeed and upload a CV. Or, please go to our website at www.heathcoat.co.uk/careeers and apply for our position today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £11.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REF/087 & REF/088